3/1/2008 Pyramid Peak Access from Reno, NV: US 395 South US 50 West to small parking area on north (right) side of road 6.8 miles west of Echo Summit Drive Time: 1:29 Run 1: I skinned up the southeast ridge of Pyramid Peak. The winds were strong above treeline making for a rapid descent down frozen snow up high and mashed potatoes down low. Elevation: 3861’ Distance: ~7 miles Time: 3:40 Thunder Mountain Access from Reno, NV: US 395 South US 50 West CA 89 South CA 88 West to Kirkwood Ski Area Run 2: I began skinning up below the highest lift in the area and was soon confronted by a member of the ski patrol which resulted in a lengthy conversation about uphill traffic and downhill traffic. I continued upwards despite the threats, then dropped the southwest side finding frozen snow. Elevation: ~620’ Run 3: I skinned up to the east ridge of Thunder Mountain reaching the 9410 and 9408 summits, then descended the north side of the ridge finding powdery snow. Elevation: ~1630’ Time: 2:30 Total Elevation:~6111’ Pyramid Peak  Weather-affected tree on Pyramid Peak’s SE ridge  Thunder Mountain from Red Lake Peak’s SW Ridge 3/2/08  Pyramid Map  |
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